Travel Labor & Delivery RN
Issaquah, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - Issaquah Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Issaquah, Washington
Facility: Providence Swedish Medical Center
Hospital System: Providence Health and Services - MSP
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Requirements & Details

• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Travelers: Unit does NOT accept first-time travelers
• Eligibility:

  • Perm candidates from other Providence facilities (non-Swedish) are eligible if separated for at least 3 months
  • All Swedish facilities honor active compact nursing licenses
• Unit Description:

  • Patient diagnoses include Labor/Preterm labor
  • 8 labor rooms and 4 triage rooms
  • Roles include Circulate, OB-GYN, Post-Op, Pre-Op, Scrub, Low Risk Antepartum, Low Risk Labor & Delivery
• Special Procedures:

  • Blood/Blood Products Administration
  • Cardioversion / Defibrillation
  • Cooling / Warming Blanket
  • Drains, Epidural Pumps, PCA Pumps, Syringe Pumps
  • Wound Vac
  • Heparin, Insulin, Magnesium Sulfate administration
• Special Equipment & Care:

  • Attends all deliveries including high-risk deliveries
  • GYN surgeries
  • Couplet care
  • Low Risk Antepartum
  • Transition Nursery
• Staffing Ratio: 1:1 to 1:3
• Float: Yes, including Post-Partum and NICU based on skill set

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - Verify if required
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN or NCC-EFM certification acceptable
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - Verify if required
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required every 2 years if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Verify if required

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams relevant to profession/specialty
• Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment or valid EFM certification for L&D RNs (effective 9/30/2024)

Licensing & Verification

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in Washington (compact license accepted)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• State License verification as applicable
• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 Vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates, updated annually

Facility & System Specific Requirements

• Providence Swedish Medical Center requires acknowledgment of Float Policy (may float to other Providence facilities nearby)
• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core Modules for profession
  • Specialty-specific modules as applicable (e.g., L&D, OB, ER)
  • Regional and facility-specific modules as assigned
• EPIC training modules required within a week of orientation (for applicable units)
• Providence System TB Questionnaire must be completed prior to start and updated annually
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required

Additional Notes

• Candidates currently working at another Providence facility with less than 30-day gap may have some requirements waived or extended (e.g., drug screen, background check)
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start
• This position is for experienced travel RNs only; no first-time travelers accepted

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